Picante Sauce

Transform your dishes with the bold, zesty flavors of homemade picante sauce! This easy-to-make recipe combines fresh Roma tomatoes, fiery jalapeño peppers, aromatic garlic, and vibrant cilantro for a perfectly balanced blend of heat and tang. Enhanced with fresh lime juice, a hint of white vinegar, and earthy spices like ground cumin, this classic Mexican-inspired condiment is as versatile as it is delicious. Whether you prefer a chunky, rustic texture or a smooth, velvety finish, this customizable sauce is ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect as a dipping sauce for crispy tortilla chips, a topping for tacos, or a complement to grilled meats, this picante sauce is sure to become your go-to recipe for adding a punch of flavor to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 medium Fresh Roma tomatoes
• 2 medium Jalapeño peppers
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 3 large Garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Sugar (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Core and quarter the Roma tomatoes. Set aside.

Step 2

Remove the stems from the jalapeño peppers and chop them into large pieces. For less heat, remove the seeds.

Step 3

Peel and roughly chop the yellow onion.

Step 4

Peel the garlic cloves and leave them whole.

Step 5

Add the tomatoes, jalapeños, onion, and garlic to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes release their juices and everything begins to soften.

Step 6

Transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender or food processor.

Step 7

Add the cilantro leaves, fresh lime juice, white vinegar, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and (optional) sugar to the blender.

Step 8

Blend the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency. For a chunky texture, pulse the blender; for a smoother sauce, blend continuously.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed (e.g., more salt or lime juice).

Step 10

Allow the sauce to cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Step 11

Serve as a dip with tortilla chips, a topping for tacos, or a complement to grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(711.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	212.8

Total Fat 2.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2449.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 21.4g
Protein 9.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 211.4mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 1932.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.2%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 76.3%